CARBARN | Hyundai i30 (2013) | Every new-generation Hyundai i30 will be backed by the industry-best, fully-transparent Five Year Triple Care warranty from Hyundai. The original Hyundai i30 has Defied the industry norm Increased annual sales by recording with each passing year. Since launch in 2007, the i30 has recorded over 360 000 European sales, Including more than 115 000 units during 2010 - the highest-ever sales figure for an individual Hyundai models on sale in Europe in one year, putting the Hyundai i30 at six in the C Rankings-segment. Overall, Hyundai is expecting a 50:50 split Between gasoline and diesel-powered Hyundai i30 sales.
At the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), Hyundai has unveiled its new-generation i30, a vehicle the company expects will build on the success of the original model thanks to enhanced design, quality, performance and efficiency. Designed and engineered at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the new-generation Hyundai i30 represents a further evolution of the unique Hyundai form language, 'fluidic sculpture' - the company's distinctive design DNA - and offers a choice of four engines with a total of six power options and CO2 emissions below 100 g / km thanks to an upgraded, super-efficient 1.6-liter diesel unit. The new-generation Hyundai i30 will go on sale in Europe early in 2012 as a five-door hatchback.
For example, the new-generation Hyundai i30 can be specified with Hyundai's 1.6-liter 'Gamma' GDI (gasoline direct injection), a 1591 cc unit generates 135 ps That and 164 Nm of torque. The new-generation i30 features the latest active and passive safety technologies to Ensure maximum protection for its occupants. Active safety features include ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS (anti-lock braking system), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) and Emergency Stop Signal.
Since going on sale in 2007, the original Hyundai i30 has played an Important role in expanding Hyundai's sales and reputation in Europe's fleet sector. Hyundai expects the new-generation i30 to be even more popular with fleet managers and company car drivers than its predecessor.
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